1. The untouchable and frightening status of mathematics / Karen François -- 2. Philosophical reflections in mathematics classrooms / Susanne Prediger -- 3. Integrating the philosophy of mathematics in teacher training courses / Dimitris Chassapis -- 4. Learning concepts through the history of mathematics / Albrecht Heeffer --5. The meaning and understanding of mathematics / Carmen Batanero and Carmen Díaz -- 6. The formalist mathematical tradition as an obstacle to stochastical reasoning / Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris -- 7. Logic and intuition in mathematics and mathematical education / Ard van Moer -- 8. A place for education in the contemporary philosophy of mathematics / Bart Van Kerkhove -- 9. Ethnomathematics in practice / Rik Pinxten and Karen François
Summary
"Philosophical Dimensions in Mathematics Education is intended for researchers in mathematics education, as well as for those working in the discipline of the philosophy of mathematics. It is also intended for those mathematics and statistics educators who want to broaden their view on mathematics/statistics education."--Jacket
